Greenwich Comedy Improv Class – Advanced Beginners/Intermedia­te

August 13, 2014 · 7:00 PM

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Comedy Improv is fun and spontaneous AND yet there are some important skills to master. This class will focus on building on the basics, strengthening scene relationships and comedic heightening. It is preferred that a student attending the class have some prior improv class experience.

Teacher: Laurie Newkirk has taught improv classes including for organizations such as Tauck Tours and Toastmasters. Directed an improv troupe for several years that performed all over the area including several performances at Caroline’s on Broadway and The Red Room in Philadelphia. Performed as part of the improv troupe ‘Funny Side Up’. In addition, she has a Directing Certificate from Yale University, is the Artistic Director of the Acting Company of Greenwich and has directed plays Off-Broadway. The class is based on Short-Form improv and will consist of warm-ups, improv exercises and scene work with a focus on building skills. Come have fun learning, laughing and enjoying making others laugh!

The Fee for the class is $10.

Improv is great for boosting confidence, reducing stress, sharpening quick thinking and meeting new people.

Prior improv experience preferred to attend the class.

Time: 7pm-9pm

First Congregational Church of Greenwich
108 Sound Beach Avenue
Old Greenwich, CT 06870

Class will be held in room 104 which is down the stairs. Look for signs.

Thanks to everyone who posted nice comments about the class! I really appreciate your support! It turns out someone was trying to give the class 5 stars and accidently gave it a 1! I contacted our Meetup administrator but it seems once it's posted, it's posted. Oh well, I guess Meetup doesn't understand the "Take Back" game! Again thanks for your encouraging words!

A former member

It was a lot of fun! Thank you! If anyone knows of a class in the area that meets once a week I'd like to go because I need to do this often as my career will benefit! Thanks and hope to see everyone again! Everyone was wonderful!

Laurie- GREAT job you guys did last night, it was a blast. Looking forward to the next class. If I may add, for anyone who RSVP'd YES to the meet-up and did NOT show. Please use a little Meet-Up Etiquette and change your RSVP. This way, those on the waiting list can go. We had a great class of 20 and I am sure a few others would have loved to go. Just saying, etiquette goes a long way. OK off my soap box.

A former member

Hi, Just a few quick things about our upcoming comedy improv class:
The class has a long waiting list so if you are not going to be able to attend please change your RSVP so that others may come.

Reminder that the class is designed for people who have at least some prior improv experience.
To answer a question we’ve been getting, unfortunately we can’t take credit cards so if you could bring cash to pay the $10 class fee that would be appreciated.
Also, we have upgraded to a larger space in the Church and instead of being in the lounge we will be in the Daniel Center down the stairs. There will be signs.
Looking forward to a great class tomorrow!
Laurie

I loved being part of an improv class 30 years ago. I had no talent then and have none now. But you do. And you're young! I can't wait to see what you're doing! I'll do my part I promise. I'll just say yes. And laugh and laugh and laugh.

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This group is for fans of improv comedy in the style of "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" Our meetups will be focused around improv classes, and shows in Fairfield County and the NYC metro area.
Classes and shows are a great way to meet people in a different environment through the spontaneity of improv comedy.
Improv lets you try something new, let go of the stress of the day, and have FUN!